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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.09, 215.93 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.09, 215.93 and 75.47 is: 113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.09 : 215.93 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.09/215.93 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.09x = 215.93 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.09x = 16,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296.24/144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.10

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